African Union Commission Job Vacancy 2025 – Administrative Assistant (SEWA – ARBE)

African Union Commission Job Vacancy 2025 – Administrative Assistant (SEWA – ARBE)

Organization: African Union (AU) Commission
Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy (SEWA Project)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: GSA5
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year, renewable based on performance and funding)
Application Deadline: October 22, 2025

About the AU SEWA Project

The African Union Commission (AUC), with support from the European Union, is implementing the Space for Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) project under the AU-EU Space Partnership Programme.

The goal of SEWA is to strengthen Africa’s capacity in using space-based data and technology for early warning systems related to hazardous weather and climate events. The project focuses on:

1. Expanding access and use of Earth Observation (EO) data and weather prediction services.
2. Establishing the African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF).
3. Delivering impact-based forecasting tools.
4. Enhancing institutional coordination on weather and climate early warning.
5. Building human and technical capacity across the continent.

Job Purpose

The Administrative Assistant will provide programmatic, logistical, and administrative support to the SEWA Project Coordinator. The role ensures smooth planning, execution, and reporting of project activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of the SEWA programme.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to programme staff and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme budget execution and provide financial information.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and justifications as required.
• Organize meetings, prepare documentation, and follow up on decisions.
• Maintain confidential and policy records.
• Provide logistical support for international meetings, workshops, and missions.
• Maintain up-to-date filing systems for project documents and correspondence.
• Support coordination of SEWA events and forums.
• Assist in preparing background materials for programme activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education:
  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Business Management, Business Administration, or related fields with at least 3 years of relevant experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience Requirements:
  • Strong background in administrative support, office management, and logistics.
  • Experience in project management involving multi-stakeholder institutions (AU Member States, RECs, partners) is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with fields related to meteorology, climate change, or environmental management is desirable.
  • Knowledge of SAP systems is a plus.
  • Previous experience with the African Union, UN, or other international organizations is highly valued.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work diplomatically in a multicultural environment.
• Sound judgment, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in at least one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish).
• Fluency in another AU working language is an added advantage.

AU Core Values & Competencies

• Respect for diversity and teamwork.
• Transparency, accountability, and integrity.
• Professionalism and efficiency.
• Knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Analytical thinking, results orientation, and continuous improvement.

Contract & Remuneration

• Tenure: One (1) year fixed term, with a three-month probation period. Renewable subject to performance and funding.
• Salary:
  • Internationally Recruited Staff: USD 55,174.63 (annual lump sum, inclusive of allowances).
  • Locally Recruited Staff: USD 22,656.97 (annual lump sum, inclusive of allowances).

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants from least represented AU member states are particularly encouraged to apply. These include: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the AU e-recruitment portal:

🔗 Click here to apply

Deadline: October 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EAT

📌 Applications must include:

• A fully completed online application.
• Updated CV (using the official African Union CV template).
• Valid African passport.
• Copies of academic credentials and certificates.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.